Whoo!

Sorry we haven't been blogging. Or commenting on your posts. That's the evil of Google Reader. I read most of the blogs I keep up with in it and I always think, "I'll come back to this & comment later." But later never comes because I have children running around me wanting my attention. I don't know if I'll continue to use it for blogs of loved ones. So you might be hearing more from me. (is that a good thing?)

Anyway, we've been really busy cleaning up our home. Today I hosted a playgroup for some local SAHM (Stay At Home Moms). Ben actually took off 2 days of work last week, to help out. It was bad. We always love the way our home feels after we've done a major cleaning and we have full intentions of doing daily maintenance to keep it from getting really bad. But then throw in a couple hours of sleep (instead of a full night), not being on a schedule, kids tag-teaming for naps, and a sickness, and its gets right back to where it was. But we did more this time. We cleaned up the nursery, which was pretty much just a "Where does this go? I don't know- put it in there" room. But we cleaned it up, and put the white crib in there for Josie to nap in.
And then we cleaned out our storage/laundry room. We thought the room would just be too overpacked and we were going to store some boxes in his Mom's shed. But, we reorganized, got rid of some stuff, and everything fits. (Well, everything except for the cannonball bed for Anna & some stuff for a garage sale.) Now to save up and get a window a/c unit so we can keep our food storage in there!

We also successfully completely cleaned off our carport so the kids could play out there with chalk or ride tricycles & bikes. Then we did the usual cleaning of the kitchen, living room, & bathroom. It all looks lovely now. But it took alot of time & work. I always worry when we go through so much effort, no one will show up.

And how did it turn out? Playgroup was wonderful! There were 6 moms that showed up with their little ones in tow. And I invited nephews Garrett & Steven over to play so the older kids would have some playmates. For a total of 23 people over. And I love hosting because it allows my kids to get their naps. Ulterior Motive? you bet!